Sodium paraperiodate
Agent Name
Sodium paraperiodate
CAS Number
13940-38-0
Formula
H5-I-O6.3Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Trisodium paraperiodate; Periodic acid (H5IO6), sodium salt (1:3); Periodic acid (H5IO6), trisodium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1479
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to oxidize carbohydrates and amino acids and as an additive to paper and cigarettes; [Hawley]
Comments
An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause respiratory tract irritation; Iodides may cause skin rash, hives, runny nose, and headache on prolonged exposure; Readily absorbed across the placenta; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium m-periodate." See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: